Mountain top flute solos - Sapiens Devlog 58

[@colinbrown7947]

What if for when the sapiens reach the highest level in their instrument, they play along with the ingame music? Basically adding layers to the soundtrack. It would also work well when there are multiple instruments, they could each contribute something unique. Although, it would mean creating these layers for every song in the game which might be a bit troublesome...

[@cupcakemcsparklebutt9051]

Fax

[@rikafurude6275]

There’s a similar feature in Pokémon Black & White’s soundtrack where you can talk to NPCs in some towns that add a new instrument to the backing track. I think it can work!

[@endcraftable]

Outer Wilds pulled that off really well

[@ajmentel2453]

@@rikafurude6275 I forgot about that feature and literally just found it restarting BW yesterday. Definitely a small touch that adds a lot! Also reminds me of Sea of Thieves in that every song has up to 4 layers for each of the 5 instruments which play together depending on what you crew chooses to play!

[@ChavvyChannel]

It's been amazing to watch this game grow over the series. I must say the game is looking aesthetically beautiful now! keep up the hard work Dave

[@Amehzyn]

babe, wake up! new Sapiens devlog just dropped!

[@tithonusandfriends8519]

Could you add a little variety in movement? Even just a random selection of 3 different gaits would improve the visuals quite a bit when, for example they were all running towards the flint at 9:09, adds a little bit of personality too if say, an older Sapien was kinda stubborn and just walking instead of running like all the youngsters haha

[@swedneck]

slight variations in speed would also help, either individuals could have different speeds or sapiens further away could run faster.

[@edwardecl]

@@swedneck I think the animations need to be slower in general, they look extremely twitchy.

[@darkmattergamesofficial]

Easier said than done

[@ChristopherTheGamerOfficial]

Hello, Mr Frampton. I’m here, a veteran of Blockheads, a game you’ve made a long time ago, and it was a major part of my childhood. I just want to thank you for making Blockheads as it is an all tike favorite. Thanks a bundle, A nostalgic gamer

[@hidekitom0]

still amazes me that the random block heads game i played for over a year is made by you. i remember seeing your 4 years of dev development video a loooong time ago and went back to try and find it when i randomly remembered it. been watching for two years now!! awesome seeing your progress

[@MrJonnyPasta]

You really are magic, Dave

[@daniilfilms]

*Majic

[@rockyraccoon]

Long time lurker. I’m really excited to see the progress on this game. You’ve done an incredible job and I can’t wait to play it. If you can help it, please don’t rush. I hope you know we are here for you and will support you as soon as it comes out.

[@plaidpvcpipe3792]

0:21 I think that for this UI, we should be able to see where buildings are, if possible. Oh, and just a little thing, I think it would be great if two sapiens could have a conversation. Even if what they're saying is silly or doesn't make much sense, it'd be cool. Maybe you could even record some "existential" voice-lines in Toki Pona, with questions like "Why are we here?" and "What if this is all a dream?" It's a little silly but it'd make the sapiens feel more alive and like humans.

[@Gwilo]

It's amazing to see this game go from testing with creating a planet to a full-on simulation game, one of the best and realistic ones I've ever seen so far. Keep it up Dave!

[@flintcooper9314]

I remember starting to play the Blockheads back in like 2014, and absolutely falling in love with it, it’s was just so cool finding the guy that made that game and following him here make something really special. God bless you sir

[@neko222svo]

Blockheads came out in 2013

[@flintcooper9314]

@@neko222svo Holup, I got my timeline messed up, thanks for calling me out on that one

[@neko222svo]

@@flintcooper9314 dont worry, it came out in january so its easy to miss

[@xFanth23]

Natural disasters (lightning, tidal wave, meteors, wildfire, heat waves, cold snap) - I'm sure you have a million ideas to add, it looks like the game is getting to the point where it's playable, and (if you want to) more features could be added over time I'm very excited to play this!

[@HickoryDickory86]

The Sapien jamming out on his flute is just too adorable. 😄

[@blakelee4555]

Love what you've done so far and I'm excited to see this new video! Looking back to the earliest videos it's great to see how far it's come

[@Byebett]

i remember when you were figuring out on how to make the world and trying different methods for terraforming the world. you inspire me a lot to make something myself! im excited to try the game when it's ready.

[@SalmonCaramel]

Always very happy to see a new video update on Sapiens whenever I check the channel once in a while. EDIT: It's amazing to see how far it's come! Keep up the good effort. See you again in a few months!

[@MikeHalk100]

It's great you have the family involved in the game's development! (WTH, youtube! Five days old! I didn't get a notification for this video!)

[@edwardecl]

One thing I noticed missing, water collection. Aqueducts and boat building might be good. Also make location specific resources that you have to find around the map to reward scouting around. The only thing I see being a problem is long distance travel if you want more than one base, unless you have something like horses on the list of things to do. Also along the music side of things, build some war drums and have some massive fights with other tribes. Surprised you didn't record some random flute sounds and procedurally generate the music... :).

[@BreatheDigital]

This looks absolutely stunning and love the new music system. The swimming and water is a wonderful touch as well.

[@ciberman]

Was wondering why I didn't saw a new devlog in a long time. I think it's fault of the youtube algorithm for not showing you in my start page. Btw, loved to see how the game is progressing!

[@guipazs]

That's amazing, Dave. Still remember the episode where you were trying to generate the world and when you started messing with the water shader until it was top notch. Great so see Sapiens growing!

[@paipai762]

been following this for 2 years now and I am so impressed by all the advanced coding challanges you’ve managed to overcome making this. Can’t wait to try it out!

[@krat5576]

I love how your family did the audio for the sapiens, so wholesome! I love to see the progress you have made, you call it 'little things' but to me it seems like a lot of work.

[@SimulationStarterKit]

It's looking great and you're so close now. Just need to push it over the line then you've got a game you can point at for years to come! You've got this. Great work.

[@thegekko8362]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING SINCE IT SAID IT WOULD COME OUT IN 2020 AND THIS IS WHAT YOUVE DONE?YOURE AMAZING

[@cromtogaming4999]

Wow, you have made so much progress since I checked in last!! Absolutely amazing job man, inspiring us massively!

[@98Zai]

Really impressed with all the new stuff! I'm getting a slight sense of hype (but managing expectations), and itching to play :D One idea I got was the ability to "throw a party" where some of the sapiens will pick up instruments and the others will gather around to socialize. (got the idea from rimworld) This would be great for a mood boost if morale is down for some reason. Perhaps you could even make the musicians synch up with each other if there is an "event" like that! I think that would make a great scene, and of course it could happen spontaneously as well if you prefer that. I can imagine other events that could make use of the code as well :) Also, are you planning on forcing support structures? It looks a little goofy with the floating platforms! But it works for minecraft for example, as players prefer to build their structures in a natural looking way (unlike your playtester lol)

[@pythooonuser2233]

A lot of gameplay to show this time! Looking really great :D

[@planetraethgaming7752]

I look forward to these devlogs everyday, hoping u'd upload another :D. I can't wait to play ur game!

[@FulgrimDragon]

I always love to come and check on the progress of this game every few months I’ve been following since the very beginning and it’s amazing to see how far it’s came!

[@rikafurude6275]

All the talk about routes and resources makes me really want to see other tribes of sapiens in the world to interact and trade with!

[@BlakeGillman]

Loving following as per usual. Its been wild watching you keep at it for so many years.

[@nicke20686]

Feels so much more complete than before. Was cool to see tester-generated scenarios at the end of the video

[@agrogers1]

The sky looks great. Well done on that!

[@KINGDOMSONSTV]

Really looking forward to getting to be able to play it. Looking brilliant , you have come so far.

[@brettgoldsmith8584]

This is lioking really good! A few observations: The music is such a cool touch. If you are still open to mods, I can see people adding different insturments and songs to make all this happen. Building appears to be a huge part of this game now. A lot of the things here appear modern. Im not saying massive building projects did not exist in the ancient era, but those that remain look fairly different from what we saw as constructed megaprojects in the end. It would be cool to see more stone structures for late game buildings, and give people a reason to use them instead of floating wood everywhere. Factorio is a cool game to benchmark for this one. Just remember that the devil is really in the details as far as control goes. I'm not sure how that meshes with the sims-like "you can control them but they still have free will" but It will be awesome if it works. Just be very carefull, because theres plenty of ways to get it wrong. Now that im seeing how slow they swim, rafts seem like a necessity. Because all of your water is very flat, I don't think that would be too hard to add. Then you could throw in fishing too for very little extra effort. At this point you have nailed the look of the game. Good work there As other people have said, adding a few different walking animations would go a long way. Can't wait to get a chance to play this!

[@bartlx]

I recently deleted my Google / KZbin account and therefore lost all my YT subscriptions, on purpose, because I wanted to be more productive in my spare time (and boy did that help!). Your channel is now only one of 4 in total to which I re-subscribed ;) Good luck building the early access Dave.

[@Skeffles]

Lots of great stuff packed into this devlog! I really like the building system, it'll be interesting to see what people make.

[@matthewsharp1178]

Haven't watched the video yet but damn I'm so happy to see another video from you, happy for more progress

[@haulidaie]

Snapping looks perfect for a game with no enforced grid lol, well done! Can't wait to play the full version whenever its released :)

[@untitled8027]

Can't wait to play this some day

[@H3nryum]

I think that snapping is the best i have ever seen

[@nn6404]

It would be nice if Sapiens had some sort of status that keeps them from swimming too far. I think rivers being difficult to traverse/ bridge building are pretty important factors of early civilization.

[@olliesacoustics]

Thanks for the update man! Love your work and can't wait to play ❤️

[@peshkybee7721]

Oh man I was just thinking how we haven't gotten a new Sapiens video and how much I've missed the updates lol LET'S GOOOOOOOO Edit: I'd have been here sooner but the algorithm was an jerk and didn't give me a notification >:[

[@cedrick2537]

This game could be something very special. I am very excited 😃

[@PlasmaticMink]

It'd be cool to have one tribe member be the chief, with a special hat and trait or something

[@janikcodes]

YES, new video! Fuck yeah

[@dt-lg2oc]

I subscribed when this all started from ep 1 and I got my first notification right now😅

[@christophbritsch1074]

Its so amazing what he created here and the amount of possibilities with this game are just endless. Imagine one day being able to build castles in the medieval era and fight other tribes and claim land and have vast farms and and and...

[@jaydie1059]

i hope you have a tutorial for your Features like that reasigning of the Sapien how does the job you showed on 10:54

[@dcsignal5241]

A nice touch to use Flax as a utility plant.

[@kevnar]

Don't forget to add bone rattles and hand drums as instruments.

[@demosthenes7902]

I see myself re-building the tower of babel in this lol, what about models for decoration, like statues etc. ?

[@Daniel-yt7fm]

Waiting patiently for the next one!

[@alexandersaccotelli4301]

looks really good, well done!

[@maigematthews5620]

12:50 Is there going to be ranching and animal breeding?

[@cameronholt4735]

I cant wait for this game to come out been waitin for 2 years

[@KyuuDesperation]

When you finish this game. Will you please Update Blockheads to be available and Downloadable in Android 12+? Cause as much as I'm a Mod Creator in Minecraft. I still would play this cause it makes me remember my Childhood.

[@jamesmelwani6000]

Yeah same used to play blockheads now i play Minecraft. I don't make mods though.

[@AniCator]

There he is.

[@davidt01]

Swimming should be a skill that they have to learn.

[@GonziHere]

14:00 Is that a Hiccup from How To Train Your Dragon? :-D

[@4rs0nn]

Yessssss! New devlog!!!!!

[@akkad7514]

Hope you're doing well man!

[@ics_de]

Where the structures really so big and tall? Maybe you could integrate a structural component to the building system, just like Valheim's construction system

[@Obsiduction]

Can't wait to play this !

[@liamkoehler8820]

Will you do a content push in the last six months? I think in your last devlog you mentioned maybe hiring a modeler? I know edge cases can take a long time (maybe longer than you expect!) but I would also love to see some content-creation occur as part of the last stage. More food, animals, plants, instruments, tools. That kind of thing. In theory if your systems are mature enough, generating more variety and things to do should be a somewhat speedy process?

[@_Ethann_]

Should give a Key Josh from Let’s Game It Out to test out bugs when you get to that stage

[@heidichalfant5643]

Will you add more kinds of crops and weaving, or do you think that could be in an expansion?

[@HoboInASuit4Tune]

Hi Dave! Been great to see these devlogs, it's half what 'I pay for' generally. Development as a service, lol. That said.. as soon as it goes Early Access I'm buying Sapiens! Please take the time you need to realize your goals/vision, I think your players are a patient bunch anyway. :) Also.. I do think those pre-made complexer assets like wall pieces and stairs could look a little more low-tech. They look almost Sims-level straight and polished now. Perhaps a Dwarf Fortress approach could help there? more skill in building means a higher chance at making a 'great/artisan/expert/masterwork' building? And as that skill progresses, you could maybe give the player control over which aesthetic to build with, carried out by builders/carpenters with the required skill level. The lion's share of the work would be to model different versions of levels of craftsmanship, I guess.

[@HoboInASuit4Tune]

Oh, and are material strengths and building stability something you'd ever want to get into? That bridge in the tester world was completely unsupported, hahaha. I'd probably build pillars myself to make it more realistic looking, but then again restricting possibilities might not be what you want to do with your game of course.

[@Forcemaster2000]

Cool progress!

[@GeneratedPerson]

Do the tribe people have working times? Similar to rimworld or going medieval where you set individual peoples times of day they work, and all go have fun to build relationships at a given time? I said time too much lol

[@kyonas6047]

THIS LOOKS GOOD AF

[@Shirroyd]

Next up are flute battles

[@daniilfilms]

When you said you added Flax it instantly reminded me of blockheads and the linex clothing! Or is that what’s it called I never played blockheads in a week after the family trip well overall I’m exited for this game and I hope your doing good in life 👍

[@hirzanabqary]

linen

[@thedestoryer21]

If you wanted to add more wind instruments, maybe a shell trumpet could work. Here's a wikipedia article: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conch_(instrument)#Prehistory.

[@benrex777productions9]

I like the resource management and it makes sense in a way. But I also think that often times that only applies to households and entire cities. In the scale between where there are several households living together I think each household is mostly self-sufficient, with specialization. Do you plan on introducing a household system or is it communism all the way from the 5 people tribe to entire nations?

[@alwood7926]

Amazing!

[@wagomus4323]

Hey i cant play the blockheads online anymore it just keeps telling me "CONNECTION ERROR please ensure you are connected to the internet and you have updated to the latest version of the blockheads" but i just redownload it over and over again and i keep getting the same error message

[@My-nl6sg]

maybe have more constraints for buildings i.e. bridges needs peers over a certain span etc. so its more realistics

[@edwardecl]

Nah go all in put in a full physics simulation and have things collapse if they are not structurally viable. I would laugh if he did that.

[@My-nl6sg]

@@edwardecl continuously simulating static forces in structures is not very practicale for a game

[@im3nderlpyoutube344]

hey little question... did you help develop blockheads or something along those lines?

[@im3nderlpyoutube344]

because I would like to play the game again after 5 years, but unfortunately the game is apparently no longer available in the google play store... how can I get the game? (sounds stupid I know xD)

[@soupbun6373]

Will there be combat in the future between different tribes of sapiens?

[@justplaystupid8383]

So is block heads never coming back?

[@z3shen1200]

may i ask that do u have any plans for block heads soon? bc i invited my friends and met new peoples and i had fun but now i am lonely no one plays the game anymore, pls revive the game. i believe in you, if you are really reading this..you are *magic*

[@owenpadilla9132]

I want the blockheads back man, PLEASE

[@acorn6173]

Whens the next blockheads update

[@wqnsjecy9930]

Nice

[@Jova]

yeah relative snapping is really useful in gridless games now i'm hoping for this game to feel like a 3d rimworld

[@enderman5423]

Do you still remember the blockheads? About a month ago you made the first post on the blockheads forums in 3 years

[@ADHDanny1]

is there a threat/enemy in the game a reason to build walls and or defenses ? and either way can't wait for the release keep it up

[@BuCz2004]

Bring back The Blockheads

[@felllucas123gaming8]

I have a question for those people who also created the game called "The Blockheads". What was the reason for the game being banned in the world, I loved this one too, it was really cool, it was too good, until certain people had to close the deal. Tell me, what was the reason the best game in the world was banned forever?

[@goranstojanov1160]

The stairs look WAY WAY MODERN!!! Also i think this period of the game it should realy have some SOCIAL/SPIRITUAL things such as Shaman,Elder of the tribe and the Leader of the tribe.It would be great that there are like 2 maybe 3 ways of becoming an leader of the village(there is no need to immemdietly have elected but happes naturaly over time and growth of the tribe): 1)being popular within the tribe due to social and some otehr positive skills and that way being elected by the members of the tribe 2)have a duel where periodicaly dependig on the tribe or some people within the tribe (for exaple jelous,ambitious,cunning individuals) would ocasionaly challange the curent elected leader of the tribe to a duel (duel can be eigher barehanded,battle of the ideas and then tribe gathers and listens then chose from the one depending on who is better narrator/orator and final one with a weapon wich can result in light,life thretening injury or even death). 3)Individuals achievements like being the most loved,most skilled,most contributive to the tribe has posibility to get elected as tribe leader. With the election of Elder,Shaman there can be like 2 ways 1)age 2)sorta bogus older npc telling a story around the fire how in dream spirits came to him and said this and that (there is possibility of tribe believing or not believing depending on that older npcs persuasive/orator skills) and there could also be a random chance where the elected leader of the tribe (if there is one) could lie be a make or break point where tribe is not sure they then sorta seek/look at leader of the tribes decision/judgement and if leader says yes then teh tribe will believe and if no tehn they wouldnt and the oldr npc wont get selected as Elder or Shaman of the tribe. Also it poped in my mind tat tehre can be liek mechanic(maybe sorta as a DLC if you dont pukk it of during the games development) where you cna like program it/make it so that the discontented tribe members if the happyness is way low and if there is way to much troublemakers and opposition of leaders rule and apointmenst as shamans,elders they can actualy BREAK OFF from the tribe and then THEY ALONNG THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS would LEAVE the tribe,pack their things and some food and would go away and establish their own village with their own newly selected leader. Then that way it could be sorta served as a TRIBE NUMBER MANAGMENT AND ALSO MORE IN DEPTH SYSTTEM WHERE THAT NEWLY BREAKOFF NOW NEW TRIBE CAN THEN EIGHTER STAY FRIENDLY OR GO IN BAD WAY AND BECOME A COMPETITOR FOR THE FOOD/MATERIALS AND IF NOT ADRESSED IT WILL OVERTIME TURN INTO EVEN SMALL SKIRMISHES,BATTLES,RAIDS ON EACH OTHER TRIBES EVEN THOU THEY CAME ORIGINALY FROM THE SAME TRIBE. THOSE SORT OF THINSG HAPPENED IN REAL LIFE ESPECIALY IN TRIBALISM PERIODS NAD EVEN TIL HIS DAY IT STILL IS THE SAME WAY JUST DIFFERENT METHODS AND APROACHES ARE USED. I WOULD REALY LOVED TO SEE THIS TYPE OF SYSTEM BEING IMPLEMENTED MAYBE IN THE GAME AS A BAREBONE SYSTEM TAHT WILL LATER ON AFTER RELEASE BE EXPANDED UPON IN UPDATES OR SAVE THE IDEA AND THAT SYSTEM FOR A FUTURE DLC FOR THE GAME AND BE LIKE CALLED TRIBES OR SOMETHING ELSE. I HOPE YOU READ THIS AND CONSIDER IT,MAYBE SAVE THE IDEA SOMEWHERE NA THEN IN FUTURE IMPLEMENT IT OR JUST PARTS OF IT BCS I THINK THIS WOULD ADD SO MUCH MORE LIFE TO THE GAME,MORE STUF TO DO AND LOOK AT,MANAGE/BEING ENGAGED AND ALSO ADD ALOT OF DEPTH TO TEH GAME AND ITS MECHANICS THAT WILL BE CONNECTED/PLAY WITH ONE ANOTEHR.

[@oo735]

Man showing bug in his own game..😂

[@twilightasteri3742]

Update Blockheads when

[@TheDVDwr]

can only hear you in my right ear..

[@ThatDrummerFrank]

snapping here reminds me of rust

[@moontruther7865]

I WAS LITERALLY JUST THINKING "toki pona would be perfect for a kind of language these people would speak" AND THEN YOU SAID THEY SPEAK IT IM SO AHHH Do you speak toki pona or did you just hear of it?

[@moontruther7865]

tenpo suli pini la mi kute e ni: sina li lon ma New Zealand. sina li lon ni anu seme? mi li lon. mi ken toki kepeken toki pona! musi ni li pona mute tawa mi. pona tawa sina :)

[@doublethe3]

Flax is string

[@dnils261]

Bro please come back to blockheads that game was so fun